Session 42- Introduction to Panchanadai/ Thattimettadavu
If you did watch the previous video carefully, you would have observed a few variations in beats while performing the nattadavu. This is referred to as a varaiation in nadai. Nadai (meaning gait)...
View ArticleSession 43- An introduction to Thalam
While we are learning the Panchanadai, it will do good to understand the Thalam in Carnatic Music. Bharathanatyam is traditionally set to Carnatic Music, and an understnading of the system will go a...
View ArticleSession 44:Exercise- Reciting with Thalam
Below is a video of Adi talam( Chatushra jati Triputa Talam having a total of 8 beats). Now try to use this and recite the natadavu or the mardhita in three speeds. Also try using your own hands to...
View ArticleSession 45- Chatushran, Tisram and Misram
It was said in Session 42 that “Thaati-means to tap, metti- means to hit the floor with the heel while being rooted on the toes “. While the right feet does the tattu and meetu, the left feet just...
View ArticleSession 46- Panchanadai – Kantam and Sankeernam
Step 4 Kantam : Ta-ka- ta-ki-ta (5 beats) Play audio file Kantam: Ta- Ka- ta-ki-ta (5 beats).. Beat/Foot work Ta ka ta ki ta Right Feet Tap - tap - Left Feet - - Mettu(strike the floor with toes...
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